McFeeley's Rebellion

The regime of James II is under threat. An intelligence corps, formed under the leadership of Lord John Churchill, is designed to gather information on the Monmouth Rebellion and quash the rebels. Created as a two-man unit, it is commanded by enigmatic veteran Colm McFeeley, a double-agent used to mistrust from both sides. Given the perilous missions selected for him, McFeeley is accepting of the fact he is unlikely to survive the rebellion and that in the merciless aftermath of war the atrocities will continue. If he remains alive it will be difficult to adjust to civilized living. Killing always becomes addictive... When traveling cook Jenny Starling starts her new job for the aristocracy living in a genuine castle, she is thrilled, envisioning nothing more arduous than days spent preparing her beloved recipes. When a fabulous jeweled dagger, one of the castle's many art treasures, is used to murder a member of the staff and the Lady of the house insists that Jennyquite literallyhelps the police with their enquiries, it seems as if the reluctant sleuth must once again discover the identity of the killer among them. But how was it done, when the murder was committed in front of several impeccable witnessesnone of whom saw a thing?